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UofL Health

RN, Case Manager, Jewish Hospital

UofL Health, Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201


Overview:

We are Hiring at Jewish HospitalLocation: 200 Abraham Flexner Way Louisville, KY 40202Shift Options: Full Time, FirstAbout UofL HealthUofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with eight hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations, and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital.With more than 13,000 team members physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.Responsibilities:Under the direction of the Manager or Director of Care Coordination or CNO, the RN Case Manager performs activities which support the Care Coordination Department including:Promotes optimal management of clinical resources by conducting timely initial admission assessments based on clinical indicators and anticipated service needs for appropriate level of hospital care; Validates patient demographics and payor source

Utilizes and contributes to the development of the multidisciplinary clinical assessment of patients on an on-going basis during the patients admission to ensure the quality and appropriateness of patient care

Implements, reassesses, and evaluates patient condition and coordinates plan of care daily; Develops patient specific plan of care based on the individual needs of the patients, conversations with providers and other staff, and documentation in electronic medical record (EMR.) Ensures updated plan of care is documented in the EMR

Coordinates the discharge needs of patients with necessary internal and external providers while protecting patient information

Performs timely, professional, and appropriate documentation as reflected in the Quality Review Audit process

Advocates for patient/family needs in a respectful, non-judgmental, and confidential manner

Serves as a liaison or facilitator for the patient and interdisciplinary healthcare team in the management of unusual or questions cases. Educates the healthcare team about the role of the RN: Case Manager. Is accessible to the healthcare team as a resource.

Appropriately refers cases to manager/director of care coordination, CAO, or medical director when intensity of service or severity of illness is not present and is unable to be resolved

Ensure delivery of Discharge Medicare Important Message (IM) and Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice (MOON), where applicable

Acknowledges, addresses, and completes are Consults to Case Management on respective units in EMR

Other Functions:Works collaboratively with social workers to identify social and financial barriers and community resources

Completes referrals to Social Worker for patients with high-risk indicators

Attends monthly departmental staff communications meetings. Serves as an active member of committees, as needed, which may include a variety of projects or topics

Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-service meetings and workshops that are related to assigned areas of responsibility. Assumes responsibility of growth and development, maintains competency in care management principles

Educates physicians, patients, and staff with regards to payors, financial issues, documentation, and potential compliance issues

Serves as a resource to physicians for clinical management and financial issues. Assists the providers with promoting efficiencies in the care delivery system and reducing/ eliminating barriers to efficient/effective service

Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct

Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:Required QualificationsLicensed or eligible for license in KentuckyBasic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA)Bachelors degree from accredited college or University or RN with a Bachelors Degree in Business or Health Care Administration preferred.Must have 5+ years of care management experience in an acute hospital setting. Must be able to adjust priorities quickly, organize multiple tasks simultaneously, and work interdependently with many levels of staff. Attention to detail; strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; and innovative problem solving skills required. Must be able to adjust work hours depending on depending upon departmental needs as determined by the director or manager.

Preferred QualificationsCertification in a nursing specialty area or CCM

Benefits & PerksCompetitive Pay & Benefits OptionsPaid Vacation, Sick days, and HolidaysFree tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child/Spouse/Domestic Partner401K with Employer Match#LI-DNI